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• Powered sites $35.00 per night and non-powered sites are $25.00 per night;
• No reservations - first come first serve basis.
  

How did the Park get it's name?

TELEGRAPH PARK  

Camping Sites & Fishing Pond

Historical Information

Built: 1876 to 1876
Significant Date(s) 1876 to 1879
Theme(s) Developing Economies : Communications and Transportation
Historic Function(s): Industry : Communications Facility
Current Function(s):  Camp Ground


Context: HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE:

The Hay Lakes station was probably constructed in 1876 when the western section of the line was being strung. The station was not functional until Nov. 20, 1877 when Major Jarvisof Fort Saskatchewan transmitted the first message over this section of the line from Hay Lakes to Col. Walker in Battleford. Mr. James McKernan was the first official repairman at Hay Lakes and the first unofficial operator. He maintained the line between the western terminous and Grissly Bear, Coulle. In 1879, Mr. J. McKernan was replaced by Alex Taylor. He may have remained as repairman. After an office was established in Edmonton in 1879 it is unlikely that few messages were transmitted from Hay Lakes. It was used as a repairman's hut.

Site Data Form (February 5, 1975)

https://hermis.alberta.ca/ARHP/Details.aspx?DeptID=1&ObjectID=4665-0233 

The Telegraph Park Committee relies on volunteers.  If you feel that you want to sit on the Telegraph Park Board or volunteer at the park please call the Village Office at 780-878-3200.  We will put you in contact with the right people!

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!